• Lawyers believe the cost of fighting Continental spot fines
Page 48
If you've noticed an error in this article please click here to report it so we can fix it.
are prohibitive and advise operators that their best bet is to stick rigidly to the law and if necessary carry extra paperwork to keep the police happy.
• Stephen Kirkbright of Ford & Warren also recommends that drivers carry Eurocheques to ensure that they are not held up needlessly.
= Karen Sabine of Vizards takes a more assertive line: drivers should take photographs of the scene if they are accused of crossing the line in Spain, they should prepare statements soon after the incident and take up the matter with a lawyer.
• Jonathan Lawton says drivers who have been unfairly treated should complain both to their MP and the Department of Transport. Haulage companies should collate incidents and send dossiers to all the authorities concerned. "Unless you can persuade governments to change attitudes, nothing will be achieved."